In recent years, Niche ranked Roycemore School as the sixth best private high school and the fifth best private kindergarten through 12th grade school in Illinois.
The Roycemore School in Evanston has been a part of the North Shore's educational footprint since 1915. Once an all-girls school, Roycemore School's motto, "fortis et prudens simul," reminds students to merge their strength and wisdom when facing life's challenges. The school's royal blue mascot, a griffin, symbolizes courage and leadership.
Around 240 students are enrolled at Roycemore, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is only 6:1. The school hosts a highly diversified student body.
Roycemore School offers a world language program where students can take French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese courses. The school also expects students to pursue passion projects as part of their individualized curriculum.
Each year, Roycemore stages Palio. Students' dance and gymnastics skills are celebrated in this exciting procession of banners and student performances.
Honoring over 100 years of tradition, the students at Roycemore School continue to discover their passions, think without limits and find their voice in one of the best college preparatory schools on the North Shore.
Roycemore School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
1200 Davis St,
Evanston, IL
244
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Adrianne Finley Odell
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$35,320
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A+
A
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.64
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
40
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Full Time Teachers
36
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Part Time Teachers
4
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
660
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Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
30
Science
29
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Number of AP Courses
19
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AP Pass Rate
80%
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Male
53%
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Female
47%
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White
50.7%
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Asian
19.8%
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Hispanic
15.2%
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Black
14.3%
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School Rankings
#4
Best Private K12 Schools in Illinois
#5
Best Private HS in Illinois
#5
Most Diverse Private HS in Illinois
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northwestern University
22 Students
New York University
14 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
14 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
14 Students
University of Chicago
14 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
10 Students
DePaul University
10 Students
Stanford University
10 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
9 Students
University of California - Berkeley
9 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
19 Students
Biology
11 Students
Chemistry
10 Students
Political Science and Government
8 Students
Business
6 Students
Computer Science
6 Students
Film and Video Studies
6 Students
English
5 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
5 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography
5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/2/2025
Roycemore School offers an outstanding experience with its high-caliber faculty. They are deeply dedicated to each student, and our child thrived under their guidance. The entire community operates seamlessly as a professional and collaborative team.
2/12/2024
I've had a very pleasant experience here at Roycemore and I feel like I have learned more here than I could've at any other high school in the Evanston area. I would like to see more college preparation resources for the students as it is marketed as a college prep school, but other than that I am very happy with the school.
10/19/2021
I LOVE Roycemore! it is really awesome! the fifth grade is in middle school, and I really feel Roycemore is the perfect fit for anyone
GreatSchools Reviews
11/14/2024
One of Roycemores strengths is being able to support students with social emotional health. Everyone has bad days, and many faculty members and teachers are ready to support the students that express needing extra support. Roycemore values a students well being a lot, and makes students feel comfort...
10/23/2024
We have a few children at this school and have had a wonderful experience. The children love the small team projects they work on and the curriculum is great. The grades mingle often and so the children get exposure to interacting with kids both younger and older than themselves. There are things li...
10/13/2023
My student started at Roycemore for 8th grade. We moved from another independent school in Chicago. My student had struggled to make friends and had been bullied at her previous school. Roycemore's small size and individual attention has bolstered my student's confidence and given them the skills to...
4/17/2023
I am a proud Roycemore alumna. I am also involved in several aspects of the current school community and have extensive professional experience with independent schools. The recent 1 star review dated Mar 24, 2023 does not reflect my experience as a student at Roycemore nor the current climate at Ro...
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Map
List Price Range
$269K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
2
Average Home Value
$1,075,064
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
51%
Average Household Income
$127,918
% of College Grads
78.5%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
4,073 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.0%
Homes for Sale
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- 1 Bath
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- 1-2 Baths
- 496+ Sq Ft
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- 1-2 Baths
- 500+ Sq Ft
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- Evanston, IL
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Parks in this Area
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- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
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- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Alexander Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Grey Park
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- Playground
- Amphitheater
Lawson Park
- Trails
- Playground
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Roycemore School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1200 Davis St in Evanston, IL. Annual tuition is $35,320. The school has a total enrollment of 244 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Roycemore School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,075,064. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ida Crown Jewish Academy, Senn High School, Chiaravalle Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Evanston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Roycemore School.